Hybrid Environmental Planner — Transmission Focus

AECO; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM’s Midwest Environmental Planning and Permitting team seeks a Mid-level Environmental Planner with a transmission focus to support siting, routing, and permitting for energy infrastructure across the Midwest.

This hybrid role can be based in Indianapolis, Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, or Detroit, with flexibility across the Upper Midwest. The position involves NEPA documentation, regulatory coordination, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in electric transmission and renewable energy permitting.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support environmental planning and compliance for energy infrastructure projects, coordinating with state utility regulatory agencies and commissions for siting, routing, permitting, and certificate approvals.
• Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and related infrastructure.
• Provide project management for small to mid-sized projects, tracking schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements for high-profile infrastructure projects with emphasis on energy sector.
• Support projects across the Midwest and other U.S. markets using AECOM's national platform.
• Contribute to proposals, cost estimates, and business development, mentoring junior staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning

Job description

AECOM’s Midwest Environmental Planning and Permitting team seeks a Mid-level Environmental Planner with a transmission focus to support siting, routing, and permitting for energy infrastructure across the Midwest.

This hybrid role can be based in Indianapolis, Chicago, Columbus, Cleveland, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Kansas City, or Detroit, with flexibility across the Upper Midwest. The position involves NEPA documentation, regulatory coordination, and collaboration with multi-disciplinary staff.